Isn’t it nice to have a choice? October also has two birthstones; Tourmaline and Opal. Tourmaline is a favorite gemstone for many because it is available in a wide variety of colors. Opal gemstones are truly unique because each individual gem is adorned with a one-of-a-kind color combination. Tourmaline is also one of Gemme Couture’s […]
When hearing the word Sapphire many people immediately envision a stunning violet-blue gemstone because the word “Sapphire” is Greek for blue. Since Ancient times the Blue Sapphire represented a promise of honesty, loyalty, purity and trust. Medieval clergy wore sapphires to symbolize heaven, while commoners thought the gem attracted heavenly blessings. This gemstone is believed […]
Peridot, from the Olivine mineral is truly special, it can be found in meteorites and stardust! How wonderful is that. This yellowish green beauty is most often found in the earth’s mantle. As well as being the birthstone for August, it is also the stone for the 15th wedding anniversary. Like many other beautiful gemstones, […]
The color red, associated with the deepest of emotions, love, passion, power, anger, royalty. Ruby the name derived from Latin’s Ruber is also known in Sanskrit as Ratnaraj, which translates to King of Gems. July’s birth stone represents above all else love. It is also associated with bearing it’s wearer with health wisdom and good […]
June’s birth stone, Pearls, are quite possibly the most versatile gem stone. With a beautiful array of colors, they possess the ability to suit every age and skin color. It is a gem that can be stunning and hold its own as a centerpiece of jewelry, or become subtle and give just a hint of […]
With its striking bluish green color Emerald, a variety of Beryl, is both magical and alluring. A Beryl becomes an Emerald depending on how much chromium it contains (its trace elements are both vanadium and chromium). The Emerald color is so special that specialists and dealers often argue over whether the depth of color a […]